Are you ready to join a collaborative team in a fast-paced AM200 law firm with a small-firm feel? Do you want to work with a team focused on providing our clients with the best representation? Do you want to work in an office where you are appreciated and valued? Butler Snow LLP is seeking an experienced Paralegal to join our Public Finance team in Atlanta, GA.
This position works within a team environment to support attorneys with:
•Preparation and revision of correspondence, memoranda, and legal documents
•Preparation for large transactional closings;
•Maintenance of electronic document management system;
•Maintenance of Outlook calendars, if needed;
•Entry of daily time in Aderant accounting software, if needed;
•Reimbursements and check requests, if needed; and
•Other duties as assigned.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:
•Strong verbal and written communication skills
•Exceptional interpersonal skills to communicate effectively with diverse groups of legal and support staff on confidential and sensitive firm matters
•Willingness to work in a fast-paced, team-oriented, and continuous learning environment
•Superior technology skills – proficiency with Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel Outlook, PowerPoint) and Adobe; experience with iManage and Aderant a plus
•Ability to prioritize, organize, and manage workload and to take the initiative in handling projects and anticipating what needs to be done
•Work collaboratively and cooperatively with others
•Requires a high degree of professionalism and the ability to exercise sound judgment
•Make sure deadlines are met on multiple transactions at the same time
•Able to work on complex document mark-ups
•Maintain multiple calendars in Outlook with meeting dates and deadlines
What you gain:
- A phenomenal team in an extraordinary firm
- The opportunity to work in a collaborative environment
- Ability to grow professionally and personally
- Excellent benefits:
- Medical, Dental, and Vision with a wellness component
- Free Telehealth coverage
- Short- and Long-Term Disability
- Pet Insurance
- 401K and profit sharing (after completion of eligibility requirements)
- Generous Paid Time Off Plus Paid Holidays
- Tuition Reimbursement
- In-house training and development
- Free Parking in Midtown
What you bring:
- 3 to 5 years of paralegal experience
- Paralegal certificate or undergraduate degree
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Mastery of Microsoft Office Suite, including excel, word and power point
- Experience capturing and recording billable time
- A high degree of detail and organization
- Client focus
- Experience reviewing and summarizing real estate records
- Ability to work both independently and collaboratively
If you’re looking to work with an amazing team, have high level communication skills, provide analytical thinking in complex data to make informed decisions, demonstrate leadership skills, have a forward thinking mindset, with a focus on continuous improving, this may be the role for you.
Butler Snow is a values-driven organization with a strong sense of community. We are actively involved in community projects in our 25 plus offices throughout the United States through the Butler Snow Foundation. At Butler Snow, we believe inclusion is a key driver of innovation and creativity. We have long been committed to fostering, maintaining, and celebrating an environment where creative solutions and new ideas are welcomed. We believe our diverse workforce contributes to our competitive advantage. We are an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.